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Rise of the south: How Arab‐led maritime trade transformed China, 671–1371 CE
Abstract China's center of socioeconomic activities was in the North prior to the Tang dynasty but is in the South today. We demonstrate that Arab and Persian Muslim traders triggered that transition when they came to China in the late seventh century, by lifting maritime trade along the South Coast and re‐creating the South.
Zhiwu Chen, Zhan Lin, Kaixiang Peng
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When the cure leaks: corruption, health spending, and health outcomes in Malawi. [PDF]
Yusufu EG, Bangara BC, Banda LG.
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Abstract Livestock often serves as self‐insurance against health shocks for rural households in developing countries. However, little is known about how public health insurance affects livestock production decisions. This paper fills the gap by examining the impact of China's New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme (NRCMS) on household‐level livestock ...
Ran Li
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Synthesis and characterization of a modified diatomite-based hybrid shell microcapsule for thermal energy storage. [PDF]
Zhou M, Liu S, Wang W, Zhu G.
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Abstract Agricultural subsidies can be an effective policy tool to enhance soil organic carbon sequestration. This paper assesses the effectiveness of a second‐best hypothetical policy which subsidizes additional canola hectares optimally for each soil zone in Saskatchewan in an effort to increase soil organic carbon.
Devin A. Serfas
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Blockchain-Based Incentive Mechanism for Electronic Medical Record Sharing Platform: An Evolutionary Game Approach. [PDF]
Zhu D +7 more
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Globalization, internal migration, and public goods provision in emerging economies
Abstract Globalization can introduce new employment opportunities to emerging economies in multinational corporations and exporting firms. Who is best positioned to benefit, and what are the political consequences for “left behind” areas? We argue that primarily advantaged groups seize these opportunities through internal migration toward centers of ...
Benjamin Helms, Junghyun Lim
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Pricing instruments in environmental and climate policy when polluters are boundedly rational. [PDF]
Gsottbauer E, van den Bergh JCJM.
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Abstract The study investigates the potential welfare effect of basic income support (BIS) in reducing poverty and inequality in South Africa. Using the 2017 labour force survey and a benefit incidence analysis, we consider three BIS scenarios: (i) universal income support for those aged between 18 and 59; (ii) only those who are unemployed receive the
Carolyn Chisadza +5 more
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Health and Economic Advantages Associated With the Use of TachoSil: An Update of Systematic Review. [PDF]
Colombo GL +4 more
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